Monday, November 22, 2010

The Magic of Disney

Our first family vacation to Walt Disney World. Gary and I always thought we would take the kids to Disney. We didn't realize how much fun it would be for us.
Our first day there we had lunch with Tigger and friends. Good thing because we were hungry after our early morning flight.
Little did we know, Pooh and friends had a little birthday cake waiting for Laura. She thought that was the greatest.
The girls taking in the sights along Main Street.
Day two, some kind person told us about the fairies being on site. We waited for the opening of the park and the girls had a chance to meet Tinker Bell as well as two other fairies.
Later that night we went to dinner at Chef Mickey's. I found this cute costume this summer just by chance. I picked it up and saved it to give to Kelly before we went to dinner. She thought it was pretty neat to be Minnie Mouse.
Both girls were excited to see Mickey at dinner.
There were many attractions in the parks that had 3-D effects. The kids found it goofy to wear the glasses to the shows.
Gary and I playing tourist at Epcot.
For Laura's birthday we had lunch planned with the princesses. Laura's favorite was Cinderella.
After lunch, Laura found a place that offered face painting.
Our motel room decorated for Laura's birthday. I was able to hang balloons and streamers the night before. It wasn't any problem for the girls to sleep at night.
Family picture at Animal Kingdom. Just before the black bag incident. A word to the wise, never leave a bag unattended at Disney.
An afternoon at the water park, Blizzard Beach. Kelly takes a chance on the ice blocks.
Our last night at Disney, we went to the show Fantasmic. Only 3 of us were able to see the show. Thank goodness for that stroller we picked up before going to Disney. Best purchase ever.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween! Friday was the day Gary and I spent at school with the girls. Kelly had a "spooky" concert before the school parade. The concert was such a success the local paper featured some of the stars. Can you find Kelly?
Laura, Cinderella, on her way to the ball.
Watch out, here comes Kelly the bear. Roooooaaaar! Our trick or treaters, ready to hit the town. The treat of the night was unveiling the Walt Disney trip to the girls. Aunt Amanda made some really fun "tickets" that the girls would understand. Laura was excited at the idea of going to Disney. Kelly studies her "ticket" to make sure it is real.